Lienard Sarcon
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| Born | March 21, 2000 General Santos, Cotabato, Philippines |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
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| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 170 cm (67 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 15 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 0 |
Lienard Sarcon (born 21 March 2000) is a Filipino professional boxer who has held the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) featherweight title since 2026.
Early life
After being victorious in his UBS bantamweight tournament semi-final match, Sarcon was documented, where it was revealed that he had a rough childhood. Sarcon never knew his father, caused by his father abandoning him at birth. Someone claimed that his father is former boxer Aniceto Rabacal, who had no records nor data of being a boxer. At 9 years old, Sarcon was ultimately abandoned by his mother Julie, whom, during his July 8 bout in Quezon City, claimed that it was false. In reality, however, Sarcon, by then, has not seen his mother for a decade, Sarcon had been left to fend off on his own, sleeping in jeepneys, surviving on instinct and finding company with troublesome teenage gangs. Sarcon stated that he was also close to his half-brother Jason Kim, whose father is Korean, however, he did not know who his three other half-siblings are.
At 12 years old, as a delinquent, Sarcon and his gangmates were throwing buckets of water on passengers in moving jeepneys, causing trouble. Suddenly, a motorcycle rammed Sarcon unconscious to the ground. Sarcon was sent to the hospital, where he ended up with a neck brace and stitches on his left pinky finger, facing a near-death experience, he was confined for a week.
Two years after the accident, Sarcon was invited to a boxing gym by trainer Albert Gaballo, who, in goal, transformed Sarcon from a delinquent to a boxer, ultimately starting his boxing career and passion. He later grew to 5 foot 8 inches with a 67-inch wingspan.[1]
Professional career
Flyweight
Debut
Sarcon made his professional debut on October 8, 2017, against fellow debutant Ramil Yacapin at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City. Sarcon debuted as a flyweight, both competitors weighed in at 109 pounds. Sarcon via first-round TKO.[2]
Bantamweight
UBS Bantamweight Tournament
After composing a record of 4 wins, 0 losses and 1 KO. Sarcon was chosen to participate in the Ultimate Boxing Series (UBS): Kamaong Pinoy, a program created by ESPN 5 and GerryPens Promotion, (promotion of two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa) in hopes to find the best up-and-comer, and eventual top boxing prospect in the Philippines. He was placed in the bantamweight tournament.[3]
On May 23, 2019, he was scheduled against 6–1–1 Rimon Rama at the TV5 Studio in Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines. Sarcon won via fourth-round RTD. Advancing to the semi-finals.
On July 8, Sarcon defeated 3–0 Gary Tamayo in the same venue via split decision, during the event, Sarcon's mother Julie caused a scene by attending the event, despite Lienard having yet to see her for a decade. Where she later insisted that she did not abandon Lienard.[1]
At the finals on August 25, 2019, Sarcon fought 9–0 Aljum Pelesio in the same venue. Sarcon used his height and reach to his advantage, eventually, defeating Pelesio by majority decision with the scorecards of 76–76, 77–75 and 78–74. Alongside the tournament, he also won the UBS bantamweight championship.[4][5]
Featherweight
Sarcon vs. Kang
In August 2022, it was announced that Sarcon was scheduled to face undefeated favourite South Korean, reigning WBO Oriental featherweight champion Jong Seon Kang for the vacant WBA Asia featherweight title on September 4 in Siheung, South Korea. This would mark Sarcon's debut outside of the Philippines.[6] Sarcon scored an upset, winning by unanimous decision, dropping Kang once and being the more skilled fighter that night. The judges scored it 96–95 and 96–93 twice, all in favour of Sarcon.[7][8]
Sarcon vs. Gonzalez
After more than a year of hiatus, Sarcon returned against 12–4 American Frank Gonzalez to make Sarcon's United States debut on December 9, 2023, at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. Sarcon dominated the bout, with the judges scoring it 79–73 and 80–72 twice for Sarcon, winning via lopsided unanimous decision.[9]
On March 23, 2024, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, in the undercard of the Eumir Marcial-Thoedsak Sinam "homecoming" card. Sarcon defeated Chinese Peng Huang by unanimous decision.[10]
Sarcon vs. Bantay
At the Thrilla in Manila II Countdown, an event serving as a countdown for the Thrilla in Manila II event, which commemorates and celebrates the 50th annual anniversary of historic Thrilla in Manila event between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, Sarcon was scheduled to face against 9–0 compatriot Junibert Bantay. Their bout was scheduled for ten rounds on October 26, 2025, in Manila, Philippines.[11][12] Sarcon won via seventh-round TKO.[13][14]
Sarcon vs. Geraldo
On January 10, 2026, in Cebu City, Philippines, Sarcon was scheduled to face multiple-time regional contender and challenger, veteran Mark Anthony Geraldo for the vacant Games and Amusements Board (GAB) featherweight title.[15] Sarcon won via swift first-round TKO after dropping Geraldo thrice, his opponent's corner stepped in the ring and ultimately, halted the bout.[16][17]
Professional boxing record
| 15 fights | 15 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Mark Anthony Geraldo | TKO | 1 (12), 2:51 | 10 Jan 2026 | Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | Won vacant Philippines GAB featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Junibert Bantay | TKO | 7 (10), 1:23 | 26 Oct 2025 | San Andres Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jason Dogelio | KO | 2 (8), 2:37 | 21 Dec 2024 | District of Calinan, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Huang Peng | UD | 8 | 23 Mar 2024 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Frank Gonzalez | UD | 8 | 9 Dec 2023 | Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Kang Jong-seon | UD | 10 | 4 Sep 2022 | Tech University of Korea, Siheung, South Korea | Won vacant WBA Asia featherweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ian Ligutan | RTD | 1 (8), 3:00 | 6 Feb 2022 | Digos, Davao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Mark Glen Antaran | RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 27 Feb 2021 | Bula Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Aljum Pelesio | MD | 8 | 25 Aug 2019 | TV5 Studio, Quezon City, Philippines | Won inaugural UBS bantamweight title; Ultimate Boxing Series: bantamweight finals |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Gary Tamayo | SD | 6 | 8 Jul 2019 | TV5 Studio, Quezon City, Philippines | Ultimate Boxing Series: bantamweight semifinals |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Rimon Rama | RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 23 May 2019 | TV5 Studio, Quezon City, Philippines | Ultimate Boxing Series: bantamweight quarterfinals |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Jessie James Boyles | UD | 4 | 21 Aug 2018 | Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Rudy Salaton | MD | 4 | 25 Mar 2018 | Gaisano Mall of Toril, Davao City, Philippines | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jerry Tabago | UD | 4 | 17 Dec 2017 | Robinson's Mall Atrium, General Santos, Philippines | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ramil Yacapin | TKO | 1 (4), 2:51 | 8 Oct 2017 | Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City, Philippines |
References
- 1 2 Henson, Joaquin M. (August 22, 2019). "Abandoned son out for recognition". philstar.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxing Series: Kamaong Pinoy to showcase up-and-coming fighters". espn.com. May 16, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Pamintuan, Carlo (August 25, 2019). "Flores takes IBO belt via split technical decision over Peñalosa". espn.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Henson, Joaquin (August 28, 2019). "Bizarre IBO title fight". philboxing.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Aznar, Edri (August 17, 2022). "First fight overseas, Sarcon challenged Kang for WBA belt". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Costa, Carlos (September 6, 2022). "Sarcon Decisions Kang, Wins WBA Asia Featherweight Title In Korea". boxingscene.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Giongco, Nick (September 5, 2022). "Sarcon snatches WBA Asia strap". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Aznar, Edri K. (December 10, 2023). "Magsayo puts Avelar to sleep with brutal hook". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Montejo, Mark Rey (March 23, 2024). "Marcial scores TKO win over Thai foe in homecoming bout". mb.com.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Aznar, Edri K. (September 21, 2025). "Bantay to face tough test against fellow undefeated prospect Sarcon". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Rosal, Glendale G. (October 2, 2025). "Bantay seeks toe-to-toe showdown in fight with Sarcon". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Rosal, Glendale G. (March 12, 2026). "Bantay loses to Japanese foe via 4th-round TKO". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Aznar, Edri K. (January 2, 2026). "Sarcon-vs-Geraldo battle scheduled Jan. 10 at Nustar". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ SportsTime Philippines; Omega Boxing Gym (January 10, 2026). "Fight results from Cebu City : Sarcon KOs Geraldo in Round 1". facebook.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Lienard Sarcon vs. Mark Anthony Geraldo, Kumbati 21 — Boxing Bout". tapology.com. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
External links
- Boxing record for Lienard Sarcon from BoxRec (registration required)